Yen wanes as won waxes

The Japanese yen fell to an 18-year low at 842.19 won per 100 yen as the Korean won strengthened against the U.S. dollar.

Tourists wait in line to exchange currency at a booth in central Seoul on Oct. 11.

Tourists wait in line to exchange currency at a booth in central Seoul on Oct. 11. The yen weakened to an 18-year low against the Korean won, falling to 842.19 won per 100 yen on Oct. 7, as the won strengthened against the U.S. dollar to 1,336.30 won on Oct. 8.